Yan'an University

Located in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province, China, Yan'an University is a comprehensive university named by Mao Zedong and founded in 1941 by the Communist Party of China. It is administered by Shaanxi Province and jointly built with the Ministry of Education, recognized as a high-level construction university and a first-class discipline university in Shaanxi.

As a partner university supported by key national universities such as Renmin University of China and Beijing Institute of Technology, Yan'an University uniquely combines revolutionary cultural heritage with academic innovation.

Yan'an University's strengths lie in its profound red cultural heritage and strong support from provincial and national governments. It is a high-level construction university in Shaanxi, with one first-level doctoral degree authorization point, 18 first-level master's degree authorization points, and 15 professional master's degree categories.

It has six provincial-level advantageous and characteristic disciplines and one provincial first-class discipline. Flagship programs include Marxist Theory, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Clinical Medicine, and Chinese Language and Literature, with Marxist Theory holding significant national influence.

Yan'an University boasts a highly qualified faculty of over 1,900, with more than 40% holding senior academic titles. Many faculty members have been recognized in national and provincial talent programs. The university emphasizes curriculum innovation, offering multiple national first-class courses and provincial excellent courses, and promotes small-class teaching and seminar-style learning.

Research platforms include several provincial key laboratories and engineering technology research centers, achieving notable results in energy chemical engineering, ecological restoration, and digitalization of red culture.

Yan'an University's three campuses each have distinct features: Xincheng Campus is the modern main campus with advanced teaching buildings, libraries, and labs; Yangjialing Campus is adjacent to revolutionary sites, offering a tranquil and historic atmosphere; Cuiyuan Campus is known for its comprehensive living facilities.

The campuses are green and well-maintained, with standard sports fields, a swimming pool, and student activity centers. Dormitories are equipped with air conditioning, hot water, and internet, and canteens serve diverse Chinese and Western cuisines.